Political Science, BA Nonprofit Leadership Emphasis

36 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Nonprofit Leadership Emphasis blends theory and hands-on learning including opportunities for internships, service learning, and community-based projects. Students develop critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills essential for success in mission-driven organizations. Students gain a deep understanding of the role that nonprofit organizations play in shaping policy, delivering vital services, and strengthening communities at the local, national, and global levels. Graduates are equipped to pursue careers as program coordinators, development officers, policy analysts, grant writers, and leaders in a wide range of nonprofit and public service settings.

Requirements

Major Coursework

15 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

PS 15500 - American Government: The Nation Credit Hour: 3
PS 15600 - American Government: The States Credit Hour: 3
PS 20000 - Methods for Political Science Credit Hour: 3
PS 30000 - Comparative Analysis Credit Hour: 3
PS 33500 - Public Administration Credit Hour: 3

Nonprofit Leadership Emphasis Coursework

12 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

PS 32100 - Nonprofit Advocacy and Public Policy Credit Hour: 3
PS 32200 - Social Innovation and Strategic Planning Credit Hour: 3
PS 32300 - Civic Engagement and Volunteer Management Credit Hour: 3
PS 32600 - Fundraising and Grant Writing Credit Hour: 3

Elective Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

CAH 44444 - Internship Credit Hour: 1-6
PHRL 20800 - Christianity and Politics Credit Hour: 3
PHRL 21000 - Practical Logic for Daily Life Credit Hour: 3
PHRL 21001 - Traditional Logic Credit Hour: 3
PHRL 21200 - Ethics & Human Action Credit Hour: 3
PHRL 30000 - The Natural Law Credit Hour: 3
PHRL 30200 - Political Philosophy Credit Hour: 3
PHRL 30400 - Philosophy of Law Credit Hour: 3
PS 18000 - Introduction to International Relations Credit Hour: 3
PS 31000 - Congress, the Presidency, and the Party System Credit Hour: 3
PS 31100 - American Constitutional Law Credit Hour: 3
PS 31200 - Law, Politics, and the Courts Credit Hour: 3
PS 31600 - Global Environmental Policy Credit Hour: 3
PS 33050 - Political Economy Credit Hour: 3
PS 34500 - Campaigns and Elections Credit Hour: 3
PS 36000 - Civil Liberties Credit Hour: 3
PS 36700 - Directed Research Credit Hour: 1-6
PS 38000 - Diplomatic Affairs: Peace and Conflict Resolution Credit Hour: 3
PS 38200 - American Foreign Policy Credit Hour: 3
PS 38300 - Transpacific Relations Credit Hour: 3
PS 38370 - Creating Contemporary China Credit Hour: 3
PS 38400 - International Relations Theory Credit Hour: 3
PS 38500 - Politics and Culture Credit Hour: 3
PS 38510 - Ideology and International Relations Credit Hour: 3
PS 38900 - Geopolitics, Grand Strategy, and War Credit Hour: 3

Culminating Experience Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following option:

PS 47500 - Political Literacy Credit Hour: 3

Notes:

No duplication of coursework is permitted within the program.